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Preserving a glut of fruit is easy compared with other foods – who doesn’t love jam? But there’s another delicious...

Oils and fats have different storage times depending on the type of oil and storage conditions. Under normal storage conditions,...

Ahh, bread. There’s a reason that we, and by “we” I mean almost the entirety of the human race, have...

If you want to get the benefits of dried fruit without spending a lot of money at the grocery store,...

Claude's note: This is the second part of article written by one of our most respected readers and opinion leader,...

Whether you’re storing food to save money, prepare for a major disaster or simply enjoy the art of food preservation,...

A home-made wind turbine is a great addition to anyone’s home. It’s a simple build that also gives you electricity....

Claude's Note: I decided to introduce a new section called Myth or Fact. We will confirm or debunk common survival...

First off, you’re probably wondering what in the world portable soup is. It’s essentially a broth that has been dried...

You’re ready to survive an EMP attack. Your well-stocked backyard root cellar is designed to double as a bunker if there’s...

In a survival situation there are dozens of ways to cook outdoors without power.  Solar ovens, clay ovens and open...

EMPs are potentially one of the most destructive weapons that could be used against today’s society. Just a single nuclear...

This article was written by Mystic Orb. I never ever can get shoes that fit me right, that feel good......

Carrying a handgun for self-defense (where lawful) is one of the most basic steps of being a prepared person. The...

This article has first appeared on Smoking Meat Forums. No weighing,no calculator, just a simple recipe that works quite well,...

During the Great War, trench cakes, like the one I’ll show you how to make, were made from a family’s...

Making yourself a solar stove is an easy way to save money on your electricity bill. It uses the heat...

As many as one in ten people will suffer with kidney stones in their lifetime with its prevalence said to...

In the Old West, it was said that a single .45 cartridge and 1.5 fluid ounces of whiskey each cost...

We all need protein to survive, but protein rich foods are some of the hardest things to store and cook....

Today I’m going to show you how to make a hydrogen generator. Its design is simple, and it could definitely...

A tincture is a great way to extract the powerful medicine locked away in plants and preserve it for later...

One of the biggest issues people run into with their preparedness food storage is a lack of space. They simply...

If you are a procrastinator, now is the time. You need to scramble to find plenty of firewood to get...

In the event that the world as we know it crumbles, the ability to forage for edible flora and fauna...

When I first moved onto our current property four years ago, I tilled and planted a large garden to help...

For resolving numerous health issues, using natural remedies is by far better than resorting to OTC medications. This is where...

Natural remedies to common minor health issues are becoming more popular, and most of them are simple enough to make...

I had two used tire rims and I decided to make a stove. They have enough holes for the fire...

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, often taking over patches of the garden if left unchecked. Fresh...